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Coach apologises to Nigerians over Falcons World Cup miss
Super Falcons coach, Justine Madugu, apologises to Nigerians after the team’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Police arrest six suspected kidnappers in Kaduna
Kaduna State Police Command arrests six suspected kidnappers and dismantles a hideout in Ikara LGA. Learn more about the operation and ongoing investigatio
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VIDEO: Haaland’s image found on cocaine packages seized in Ecuador
Ecuadorian police seized 369kg of cocaine with Erling Haaland’s image on packages. Discover why drug traffickers use celebrity labels.
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Farage wins Clacton by-election, defeats rival Count Binface
Nigel Farage secures victory in the Clacton by-election, comfortably beating satirical opponent Count Binface. Get the full details of Farage’s win.
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Agricultural quarantine service postpones release of recruitment shortlist
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has postponed the release of its recruitment shortlist. Stay updated on the new date for the NAQS recrui
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Anambra LG chairman, foundation offer scholarship, accommodation to debate star after parents’ death
Anambra LG chairman and Okwumereze Foundation offer scholarship and accommodation to Richard Emmanuel Ekene Ike, a debate star who lost his parents.
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Public funding of marriage legitimate under Shariah — Gumi
Sheikh Gumi defends public funding for marriages under Shariah law, citing it as legitimate governance in states prohibiting promiscuity. Learn more about
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Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least four in Japan
Those killed included a man in his 60s or 70s found floating in a flooded road and a 66-year-old woman stuck in her submerged car, the Chiba Prefecture Disaster Management Office said. The post Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least four in Japan appeared first on Vangua...
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Police arrest 6 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State says it has arrested six suspected kidnappers and dismantled a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Ikara Local Government Area of the state. The post Police arrest 6 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna appeared first on Vanguard News.
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LAWMA’s levies on construction materials: Developers petition Lagos assembly
By Dickson Omobola Association of Real Estate Developers of Lagos State, AREDOLS, has petitioned the Lagos State House of Assembly over what it described as the Lagos State Waste Management Authority’s, LAWMA, misclassification of construction materials as waste, urging the law...
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Tinubu assents Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill
By Godwin Oritse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Bill 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated economic regulator for Nigeria’s port sector. The development was disclosed by the Executive Secret...
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Ogun council of Obas: Adeola hails Alake’s emergence as Chairman
All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has congratulated the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, CFR, on his inauguration as the Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Ob...
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Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi turns professional, signs with Adidas
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Kanyinsola Ajayi has announced the start of his professional athletics career with global sportswear brand Adidas. The post Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi turns professional, signs with Adidas appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2027: Jandor mobilises Lagos for Tinubu, Hamzat
By Olasunkanmi Akoni All Progressives Congress, APC, stalwart and lead visioner of Lagos4Lagos Movement, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has pledged the support of his political structure for the party and its candidates both Federal and state ahead of the 2027 ge...
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World Cup dream over: Six major takeaways from Nigeria’s painful defeat to South Africa
The winner was guaranteed a place in the intercontinental World Cup play-off route, making the clash a second chance for both nations after disappointing quarter-final exits The post World Cup dream over: Six major takeaways from Nigeria’s painful defeat to South Africa appeare...
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Recapitalisation: NIA backs NAICOM as 7 more insurance firms clear hurdle
By Emma Ujah & Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has announced seven more insurance companies that have scaled the recapitalization hurdle, following a 14-day period granted to eight insurance companies for final verification and regulatory review W...
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Troops bomb scores of terrorists, nab top leader, 60 collaborators
ABUJA—Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a high-profile terrorist operative linked to notorious terrorist leader Dogo Gide and 60 suspected collaborators in separate intelligence-led operations across the country, while launching a fresh offensive against terrorists in t...
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Xenophobia: No request yet from S’Africa on repatriation costs — FG
By Nkiruka Nnorom and Dennis Agbo The Federal Government has denied receiving any request from South Africa for reimbursement of costs incurred in repatriating Nigerians and other migrants from the country. The clarification comes after South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs...
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Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables at final pre-training stage — Disu
By Kingsley Omonobi Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mr. Olatunji Disu, has disclosed that preparations for the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables had reached the final pre-training stage, with comprehensive training programmes being developed around an improved curriculum ...
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CJID deploys observers, fact-checkers, analysts across Osun for 2026 governorship election
The deployment comes after weeks of monitoring the pre-election environment in Osun. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has deployed observers, fact-checkers and analysts across all 30 Local Government Areas of Osun State ahead of the governorship electio...
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Iran rejects U.S. claims about Strait of Hormuz’s re-opening
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, PGSA, the body responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, has rejected claims by the United States of America officials that the waterway is open. “Claims and repeated posts by U.S. officials that the Strait of Hormuz is no...
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Navy rescues 22 sea robbery victims, recovers hijacked boat in Akwa Ibom
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has rescued 22 passengers following the hijacking of a wooden passenger boat by suspected sea robbers along the Calabar–Oron–Ibaka waterway in Akwa Ibom State. The operation, conducted on August 11, 2026, was carried out by personnel of t...
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Ghana police foil bank robbery, kill two suspects, arrest one
Ghana Police successfully foiled a bank robbery in Labone, Accra, killing two suspects and arresting one. Read more about the Ghana bank robbery attempt.
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How Nigerians can apply for 2026 UK commonwealth fellowships
Nigerians can apply for the 2026/27 UK Commonwealth Fellowships. Discover eligibility, application process, and what these fully funded opportunities cover
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Real Warri Pikin, Delta groups resolve dispute over planned show
Real Warri Pikin and Delta State groups have resolved their dispute over her planned comedy show in Effurun, agreeing to work together for its success.
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Soludo: His Politics and Strides in Anambra
David-Chyddy Eleke, in this piece, looks at Governor Chukwuma of Anambra State, his style of politics and how his people see him as he clocked 66 recently. On February 25,
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Can W’African Women Get Appreciable Political Power By 2035?
Women are believed to be half of the population of West Africa and should normally get half of everything, but the reality is that they do not get half the
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Tinubu’s Upcoming Visit to Akwa Ibom
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed official visit to Akwa Ibom State in September to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Umo Eno has generated excitements and expectations. Etim Etim previews the many
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Gov Yusuf Enforces Traffic Regulations in Kano
Kano state government has taken some immediate steps to address perenial traffic snarl in the state capital, Kano. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has personally supervised traffic compliance
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 14, 2026
The naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Friday, August 14, 2026, in both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders continued to monitor foreign currency liquidity and demand conditions. The post Do...
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